Matsyasana
Matsya means a fish. As this asana will help one
to float on water easily, hence it is
called fish – pose.
TECHNIQUE:
1. Sit
in padmasana.
2. Lie
flat on the back with the legs on the floor.
3. Arch
the back by lifting the neck and the chest.
4. Take
the head back and rest the crown on the floor.
5. Drag
the head further back by holding the crossed legs with the hands and increase
the
back
arch.
6. Now
keep the hands on the legs, and catch the toes with the hands.
Breathing:
In the
final position 5 times deep breathing through both the nostrils can be taken.
Do not
hold the
breath.
Timings:
One time
is enough. Two or three times can be done for the asthma patients.
Benefits:
The
larynx or wind – box and trachea (wind pipe) are thrown open widely. This asana
removes
constipation. It brings down the accumulated faecal matter to the rectum. On
account of deep breathing, it is useful in asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc.,
the cervical and upper dorsal nerves are nourished with a good quality of blood
and toned properly. The endocrine glands, viz., pituitary and pineal that are
located in the brain are stimulated and toned also.
Note:
Fatty
persons with thick calves who find it difficult to have padmasana may simply
sit in
the
ordinary way and then practice this asana. Practice the padmasana first. Make
it firm, easy and steady. Then take to matsyasana.
When the
practitioner finished the asana, head should be released with the help of the
hands
and get up. This asana must be done after vibareeta, sarvanga and hala asanas
to obtain excellent therapeutic results.
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